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Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

5 ★★★★★ 10 Google reviews · Muay thai gym in Honolulu, Hawaii

Muay Thai gym Fitness classes

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  • Fitness & conditioning muay thai fitness and cardio classes — a serious workout you can do without ever having to spar
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  • Phone +1 808-841-5144

Hours

Monday 2–6:30 pm
Tuesday 5–6:30 pm
Wednesday 5–6:30 pm
Thursday 2–6:30 pm
Friday 2–5:30 pm
Saturday 1–2 pm
Sunday Closed

Hours shift for holidays, seminars, and open-gym times — worth a quick check before a special trip.

The classes they run

Muay thai classes on the schedule at Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy, confirmed in members' own reviews and the gym's own info — not guessed from the sign out front.

🔥 Muay Thai Fitness 2 mentions

“HMC is great for students looking to train for competition or just to learn and get in shape.”

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Other martial arts here

Muay thai gyms are usually multi-discipline. Here's what else members mention training under the same roof at Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy — mined from their reviews and the gym's own info.

🦵 Kickboxing

“Great women's cardio kickboxing class.”

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🥋 Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) 8 mentions

“I am currently visiting from the mainland and asked Jiu Jitsu Honolulu if I could train with them for the week (I am getting ready for my first tournament).”

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Disciplines are mined from reviews and the gym's own info — they show what members have trained, not a formal class guarantee. If you specifically want BJJ, boxing, or MMA alongside muay thai, confirm the current schedule with the gym.

What members say

The things reviewers bring up again and again across 10 Google reviews — in their own words.

🤝 no-ego, friendly gym 5 mentions

“If you’re looking to get into shape in a friendly environment, all while learning some top level grappling, look no further!”

💗 welcoming to women 2 mentions

“Great women's cardio kickboxing class.”

From the reviews

I've been training at HMC Jiu Jitsu since 2014. You would be hard pressed to find a more welcoming environment filled with serious jiu jitsu students in Hawaii. Everyone is friendly and helpful, and will go out of the way to help new students with technique and drills.

★★★★★ — Jeremy, May 2017

I've been training at HMC for about a year now, everyone has been super friendly and helpful. Since I started training I've lost about 25 pounds and that's from jiu jitsu alone. RK the coach is very knowledgeable and patient, he will go over positions with me when I have questions.

★★★★★ — Michael, Apr 2018

I have been training here for almost 15 years and have been involved in martial arts for over 30 years. I’ve met countless martial artists, both students and instructors, and the people here at HMC are some the nicest I’ve come in contact with.

★★★★★ — James, Apr 2018

I am currently visiting from the mainland and asked Jiu Jitsu Honolulu if I could train with them for the week (I am getting ready for my first tournament). Nyza was extremely welcoming. His instruction is very precise but he is incredibly patient with me, a newbie.

★★★★★ — Lauren, Dec 2011

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Your first muay thai class at Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

Nervous about walking into a muay thai gym for the first time? Almost everyone is, and good coaches expect beginners to come through the door. Here's what to know. What to expect: a typical first class is a warm-up, then drilling the basics on pads and bags — not fighting. Rest whenever you need to; no one will bat an eye. What to wear: shorts or athletic wear and a t-shirt; you'll train barefoot on the mats. What to bring: water and hand wraps if you have them — many gyms lend gloves for a first class, so it's worth asking when you call. As you keep training you'll add your own gloves, wraps, a mouthguard, and shin guards. Sparring is optional and comes later, once your fundamentals are solid. Arrive 10–15 minutes early to sign a waiver and meet the coach. It gets easier fast — most people feel far more at home by their third class.

Muay thai is a contact sport. Ease in, listen to your coaches, and if you have any injuries or health concerns, mention them before class and check with a doctor if you're unsure.

Where to find Hawaii Martial Arts Center (HMC) Academy

555 N King St, Honolulu, HI96817

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